Linusloh Clutched March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 Hi all! Am thinking of getting new 2.0l car, am wondering if the Sonata is a good buy. I've test drove it and found it to be a surprisingly pretty good car. Only thing no air bags! Anyway, with it's low price, who can complain. What i don't know is how it behaves after a few months...any problems? fuel consumption? Servicing problems? Thanks all! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 Welcome to MCF! Here's a link to a sonata review. Just remember that the base model for the rest of the world miuns Singapore is 2.4L. I did consider the sonata before, not this model but the previous one. The thing that put me off was the resale value. The ride was actually surprising good. Suspension (which is important for me) was not too soft and cornering was good, sound proofing was bad however, a lot of wind noise. The interior was a bit "plasticful" if you know what I mean. As for the exterior, I think the new model has a split personality, back half looks like mercedes, front half looks like bmw. Here is a site with a review of the latest model: http://www.nctd.com/review-intro.cfm?ReviewID=1307 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 fuel comsumption will also kill u! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 ...back half looks like mercedes, front half looks like bmw. Here is a site with a review of the latest model: ... I thought the front looked like a C-Class while the rear look like an X-Type ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 i believe when you buy a 2L car, you would expect the fuel consumption to be higher i was told the newr version is not that bad compared to the old one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 [nod] Agree with you, was wondering why suddenly so many Jag on the road nowadays people are getting richer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 That to me is a perfect example of a schizophrenic car!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 wah, what meaning is that word.....so chim!! ok found the meaning look like i really need to take up that course on human brain PHD.......do you give private lecture, you got two ready student already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 "..two ready student..." Erm...wat 2??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 yeah, I know what you mean. Especially from the rear, have to do a double take to see what car model it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 If you like, send a pm to wintersonata ... He's been driving the Sonata for a couple of months - Think he would be able to give you a first-hand review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 Up so early? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 You're up early too ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 ERm...what's new??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowsix Neutral Newbie March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 Hi all!Am thinking of getting new 2.0l car, am wondering if the Sonata is a good buy. I've test drove it and found it to be a surprisingly pretty good car. Only thing no air bags! Anyway, with it's low price, who can complain. What i don't know is how it behaves after a few months...any problems? fuel consumption? Servicing problems? Thanks all! For the price u are paying, I think it is really value for money. My friend owes one and I have taken a ride or two and it feels really comfy. Interior space is superb and gear changes are smooth and quiet. It is a pity I did not test drive it so cannot comment on the performance and handling. The only downside is the poorer resale value and the high fuel consumption. But overall, u should check it out indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentheaddamage Neutral Newbie March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 (edited) wah, what meaning is that word.....so chim!! ok found the meaning look like i really need to take up that course on human brain PHD.......do you give private lecture, you got two ready student already First lesson, your head 100 times! Confirmed PHD! Edited March 29, 2003 by Permanentheaddamage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie March 29, 2003 Share March 29, 2003 I have just did an open cone modification for a sonata.. this car get really be "Played" as the AFM is not on the BOX !! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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